Delusional Infestation
Joint Authors
Laupland, Kevin B.
Valiquette, L.
Source
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-03-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although the practice of infectious diseases involves a broad range of surgical and medical disciplines, interactions with psychiatry are infrequent.
Delusional infestation is a condition where an individual has a firmly fixed false belief that they have an infection.
Delusional infestation challenges the infectious diseases specialist who must diligently rule out the presence of a true infection.
However, perhaps, more importantly, we may need to initiate therapy with neuroleptic medications for which we may have little specific knowledge and experience.
In this note we review the diagnosis and management of patients with delusional infestation.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Laupland, Kevin B.& Valiquette, L.. 2016. Delusional Infestation. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100025
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Laupland, Kevin B.& Valiquette, L.. Delusional Infestation. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100025
American Medical Association (AMA)
Laupland, Kevin B.& Valiquette, L.. Delusional Infestation. Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1100025
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1100025